Chinese New Year Celebration Riverside CA

Founded April 2010 Location Downtown Riverside on Mission Inn Ave and Lemon St., Riverside, CA About On January 28, 2012, Lunar Fest will commence a Community Partnership that will celebrate the Asian Pacific American Cultures and Heritage that encompasses all of Riverside and Southern CA. Company Overview Riverside's Asian Pacific Lunar New Years Festival encompasses all the Asian communities that make up Riverside and the Inland Empire. January 28, 2012 will be the second annual kick off of the Lunar new year for all the different countries represented. Started by local community leaders, this festival represents the history and celebrations of Riverside from it's beginning with the railroads and citrus groves to the modern day educational relations with International Sister Cities around the world. Description Parade, Live Performances, Music, Children's Village, Arts and Cultural Displays, Films, History, Fashion, Food, and Fireworks! Something for the whole family! Don't miss Lunar Fest 2012, Jan 28, 2012. Mission To encourage community support and colaboration of all cultures that make up our diverse city. Products Festival and Parade along downtown Mission Inn Ave, bringing people together celebrating the diverse cultures. Email [masked] Phone[masked] Website http://www.LunarFestR...http://www.LunarFestR...

A former member

Wonderful meeting so many new people today! It was a fun day with lots of entertainment and photo opts. I think Riverside did a fine job on their 2nd festival. Thanks to all for coming out! Can't wait to see all the photos!

A former member

We are in for a fun day on Sat. Here is a link to the performance schedule to help you plan your day. We will do a no host lunch/dinner since there will be food vendors along the way. If you are plannng to stay for fireworks at 6 PM don't for get your tripod and cable release. Riverside can be warm so bring sunscreen and a hat. Feel free to print this schedule.

A former member

The Chinese Festival is takes place on Sat. Jan. 28th only. The parade will begin at 10 AM on Sat. Parking downtown on Sat. is free. We will meet in front of the Mission Inn Hotel at 9 AM to get a good spot for the parade. Parade info was verified by the even organizers. The parade date online is a misprint. It should be a fun day.

We're about:

The beauty of Southern California awaits us! We live in a fabulously diverse and amazingly picturesque place, let's shoot it! This photography group is for everyone - all levels of photographic experience welcome! Bring your sense of adventure and exploration.

Every month we will have a combination of hiking events (where stopping to smell the roses and then taking their photo will be encouraged) and photo specific events, from urban exploring to learning from the masters. Hiking & photo events will take place throughout the Southern California area, including some overnight trips. Please recommend unique events or hikes to the group, we can all learn from each other. Become an assistance leader, even if it is just to share a local festival.